IDD Nurse (LPN)

RHA Health Services • Whiteville, NC

5d

About The Position

The IDD Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment, personal care, and services to people with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. The role relies on nursing knowledge, experience, and judgment, with clinical supervision and direction from a registered nurse and/or Administrator. The position requires graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program and a current, unrestricted LPN license.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR certification or eligibility to certify for CPR.
• Possess credentials required by federal or state law.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team members, people supported, and their families.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize work tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, requiring work on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear. In Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), and the talk-and-hear requirement does not apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe individuals, assist with gathering health-related data, and report their health needs to the registered nurse.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
• Document nursing care provided.
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
• Provide health-related training to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations.
• Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations.
• Conduct medication closet assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel perform assigned health-related tasks according to state regulations.
• Observe and report abnormal health-related findings to the physician.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Advocate for people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed